I teach 6 High School art classes and I bought 11 boxes to put out on each take to hold the most used art supplies. They look great on the table and provide plenty of space. The kids love the top section where the can store the erasers and blending stumps. I thought these were a great deal and much more sturdy than our last boxes which kept breaking at the hinges. After only a week and a half of use the lock on the front broke off. Not a huge deal because we can still close the box but and it never leaves the table, but for those who purchase this to carry supplies around from class to class I'm not sure the quality would hold up well for them. Overall, in my opinion, this product is average.

The price of this product compared to similar, competitive alternatives is:

Average

Bottom LineYes, I would recommend this to a friend

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I got the 14" plastic box with 2 trays. Just received it in the mail and was disappointed with the cheap quality. The latch is very flimsy, it just snaps closed once. I have 2 Art Bins which I purchased years ago that much,much sturdier & better quality plastic, and their latches have the little thingie that goes onto a top bar and then it snaps down very securely --- I don't know how to describe it, but you see the same type of latch on kitchen canisters sometimes to make a really tight seal. I would have gotten an Art Bin again ( I needed a third box for my new acrylics) but they don't seem to make the same type I like anymore -- at least not that Dick Blick carries. The one I like is like a fishing tackle box that has 2 trays on hinges that come up when you open the lid. I will go ahead and use this silly Pro Art thing since I don't want the hassle of returning it --- at least it is a place to keep my stuff. The trays have too many compartments in the wrong places, too. Plus, it is small. My long-handled brushes do fit in one compartment --- just. Oh, well.

The price of this product compared to similar, competitive alternatives is:

Average

Bottom LineNo, I would not recommend this to a friend

Merchant response: We are sorry to hear you did not have a satisfying experience with this product. Please know that if you are not completely satisfied with the quality of the merchandise you receive, you are entitled to a full replacement or refund. We ask that you contact our Customer Service Department at 800-723-2787 within 30 days so that the exchange, refund, or credit transaction can be arranged to your satisfaction.